I've had a good week to digest all that went on during Hungry's 2 day M14 clinic held at Milcun back on Oct 29-30th, and I thought I'd post some feedback for all the M14 lovers out there.
First off, if you haven't attended one of Hungry's one-day M14 clinics yet...add it to your bucket list. Having already attended a previous clinic, I wasn't sure how much "new" information I would learn, but trust me when I say, you can never stop learning about this platform. Going to a second clinic allowed me to start taking my rifle to the next level in terms of tweaks, and I look forward to pushing it to the limits of its capability. Hungry's teaching style is very "guide on the side", rather than "sage on the stage". He monitored me patiently as I swapped in a new NEA extended mag release into my rifle, allowing me to figure it out myself (with a little help from my clinic friends). Hungry is certainly happy to explain what works, what doesn't work, and best of all, how to save a little bit of money in the process (and spend it on .308 ammo
). Anyway, there's already been a plethora of threads about the 1 day clinic...let's talk about the 2nd day!
The second day began at 0900, where the 6 of us, who stayed for the 2 day clinic, gathered to sight in our rifles at 25. With no major issues occurring, we took it back to 100 to get them zeroed. Now of course, you can read about how to get your irons zeroed at 100, but reading it and doing it are two separate things for those of you kinesthetic learners out there. Also covered was use of the 1907 sling which was a big highlight for me, and slow fire. After lunch, it was off to the 200, then the 300, 400, and finally 500. At each distance we were, with great enthusiasm I might add, spotted by Hungry to achieve centre mass hits on our targets downrange. There were even a few V-bulls here and there! Everyone went home with big smiles on their faces.
It was quite awesome (and by awesome, I'm using it in the truest sense of the word...to instill awe, fear or terror), so see some seriously accurate shooting coming out of these Norincos and the shooters behind them. No jams. No slamfires. No malfunctions. No mercy. Pity the poor zombies. All in all it was a great day!
In summary, here's what I learned from the 2nd day of the 2 day clinic...
1) The M14 is a blast to shoot (but you already knew that)
2) The M14 is even more of a blast to shoot with new friends
3) That a Norinco rifle, even box stock, is way more accurate than most people can shoot
4) That prone and slung in, I felt no need for a bipod or rest...the rifle just feels that good (thank-you John C. Garand!)
5) That once you learn how to use them properly, iron sights are a snap to shoot and that I don't need glass to hit my target...and,
6) That hitting a target with iron sights that you CAN'T EVEN SEE has got to be one of the most gratifying feelings EVER
7) If ever there was a 5 day clinic, I might have to leave my wife and run off with my rifle.
So again, thanks Hungry for a great time and continuing to spread the M14 love. Hoping some of the other clinic attendees will chime in on this thread and that we can get some pictures up to boot.
Cheers all.
First off, if you haven't attended one of Hungry's one-day M14 clinics yet...add it to your bucket list. Having already attended a previous clinic, I wasn't sure how much "new" information I would learn, but trust me when I say, you can never stop learning about this platform. Going to a second clinic allowed me to start taking my rifle to the next level in terms of tweaks, and I look forward to pushing it to the limits of its capability. Hungry's teaching style is very "guide on the side", rather than "sage on the stage". He monitored me patiently as I swapped in a new NEA extended mag release into my rifle, allowing me to figure it out myself (with a little help from my clinic friends). Hungry is certainly happy to explain what works, what doesn't work, and best of all, how to save a little bit of money in the process (and spend it on .308 ammo
). Anyway, there's already been a plethora of threads about the 1 day clinic...let's talk about the 2nd day!The second day began at 0900, where the 6 of us, who stayed for the 2 day clinic, gathered to sight in our rifles at 25. With no major issues occurring, we took it back to 100 to get them zeroed. Now of course, you can read about how to get your irons zeroed at 100, but reading it and doing it are two separate things for those of you kinesthetic learners out there. Also covered was use of the 1907 sling which was a big highlight for me, and slow fire. After lunch, it was off to the 200, then the 300, 400, and finally 500. At each distance we were, with great enthusiasm I might add, spotted by Hungry to achieve centre mass hits on our targets downrange. There were even a few V-bulls here and there! Everyone went home with big smiles on their faces.
It was quite awesome (and by awesome, I'm using it in the truest sense of the word...to instill awe, fear or terror), so see some seriously accurate shooting coming out of these Norincos and the shooters behind them. No jams. No slamfires. No malfunctions. No mercy. Pity the poor zombies. All in all it was a great day!
In summary, here's what I learned from the 2nd day of the 2 day clinic...
1) The M14 is a blast to shoot (but you already knew that)
2) The M14 is even more of a blast to shoot with new friends
3) That a Norinco rifle, even box stock, is way more accurate than most people can shoot
4) That prone and slung in, I felt no need for a bipod or rest...the rifle just feels that good (thank-you John C. Garand!)
5) That once you learn how to use them properly, iron sights are a snap to shoot and that I don't need glass to hit my target...and,
6) That hitting a target with iron sights that you CAN'T EVEN SEE has got to be one of the most gratifying feelings EVER
7) If ever there was a 5 day clinic, I might have to leave my wife and run off with my rifle.
So again, thanks Hungry for a great time and continuing to spread the M14 love. Hoping some of the other clinic attendees will chime in on this thread and that we can get some pictures up to boot.
Cheers all.
